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2 0 0 7 :..... Cl.) ...... Cl.) ~ :::::s ...... :::::s o:;;: rd ......u- c::-;- Cl.)·~ 0:- ~~ .... t"Y"'\ ~ t"Y"'\ r--- ra~ I I o~ r----1 ~ ~ I r--- c::> r---1 I ~ °' •.. :: . ,: . 1. "( :~•~-r.·'.. .... Volume 61 Communiiy Hiah School 12 6 Jolie1 S1ree1 Wes1 Chicaao, IL 60 I 85 (610) 876-6200 ... CCIMllrf HIGH SCH00L DIST ._. WWWe d ~ eOra 326JOUET STREET IEIT~L-- Different voices echo through the halls at Community High School. Not only do Wildcats speak several different languages, including English, Spanish, German, Korean, French, Ukrainian, and Russian, but their voices and languages help shape their identities. The "i" in voices reminds us that we are individuals with our own ideas. But when we raise our voices together, we offer one cheer for West Chicago. The voices of Community High School start with the moans of the sophomores and juniors who walk the long route from Kerr McGee each morning. Seniors mosey into the school from the senior lot and chatter and gossip about weekend plans, who broke up with whom, and how well the football team did on Friday night. The freshmen wander aimlessly and question how to reach the fourth floor. Some students study by their lockers, where the groans come from sophomores cramming for their chemistry test and the seniors whine about the government simulation. The rest of the students flock to Commons, where students laugh and joke before the school day begins. The first bell blares, and the security guards demand for all to go to class. Once the final bell rings, teachers close their doors and start to lecture students. Third hour comes around, and the students on the morning announcements remind us about Student Council meetings and inform us of the soccer game coming up on Thursday. After a few morning classes, it's time for lunch. Students yell across the table to chat to friends and giggle at inside jokes. Some students would rather spend a low key lunch hour in the library studying. Pretty soon, lunch is over, and it's time to hit the books again. Teachers return to their lessons and instruct the anxious students waiting for the clock to hit 3:05. Even when school ends, the voices continue throughout the school. Wildcats encourage their teammates to try hard and keep up the good work. Coaches shout out instructions for athletes to follow. The cheerleaders chant and cheer to pep up the school. Many clubs o\ \N\\dcats £,~ ~anY Languages 8 •~CJ <::,'Q~~ \\\ ' lit rhey Do ~\~ ~ ¼~fl ~~~~~ han Just Talk meet after school and discuss the agenda for the upcoming week. choir room as they sing their hearts out. Each voice is different at Community High School. Each individual can ... SHOUT, SPEAK, CHATTER, LECTURE, TOAST, and WHISPER. Each voice may be different, but one fact remains true. No matter what voice is heard here at Community High School, it is the voice ·· of a. Wildcat. ~ -Hannah Strayve 2 Opening Opening 3 1 will find my voice ... 1chat with my friends in Senior Hall. 1gossip about the latest news in Commons. 1whisper during class. 1groan at higher parking fees. 1greet familiar faces on my way to class. 1 ask my classmates about their weekend plans. I laugh to relieve stress. 1complain about homework and projects. 1 shout with excitement at pep rallies. 1cheer with the Squad on Friday nights • ... 1will raise my voice. 4 Student life Opening Amani:la Pool (09) ,111<1 Ashley Jefferson (09) "I'm proud to be a Wildcat because no matter what number is on the scoreboard, the Squad's in the stands cheering at every game." -Randi Ritchie (08) Student lite Opening 5 Rosie Delgado (07) Geoff Wilso . - .,. - ... & Christine Williams 07 ·· _L-.....1 erv The Seniors represented Spiderman, Juniors Superman, Sophomores Batman, and Freshmen Hulk, but each class had one hero in common, the Wildcat. The 2006 Homecoming theme of Superheroes crossed the threshold of our school doors. School spirit swarmed our hallways. The celebration included the traditional game time chant in Senior hallway, the football game, and the dance. "It is Up, Up, and Away. great that everyone is involved in Homecoming week, and how each class supports their One of the male cheerleaders, own theme, but it is even greater to see everyone come together as one Wildcat," said Klekamp (07), hows that he i ju t as Amy Bytof (08) as an female cheerleader on th quad. Friday September 28 marked the beginning of Homecoming when the Pep Club sponsored an assembly in Bishop Gym. After all the excitement, the time arrived to announce the Homecoming royalty. The ten nominees walked out showing off their best moves, trying to win over the audience's attention. Ultimately Rosalinda Delgado (07) was crowned Homecoming Queen. The week's agenda included a dodgeball tournament with the Banana Ramas taking the win. The Senior Powderpuff football teams defeated the Juniors with a total score of 28 to 0. After school on Friday, a parade showcasing various sports and activities traveled throughts the streets of West Chicago. All the Homecoming activities centered around the football game. Fans arrived in blue and white to support their team. The scredming, shouting, and cheering of Taking on The Big Cats. the Squad motivated the boys to exert themselves to play at their hardest potential. At the traditional Powder-puff game, th Although the team lost to Wheaton North with a score of 40 to 20, we did not go down Junior girls take on their enior ount, without a fight. And Homecoming week turned out to be a profound success. part . "E en though we didn't win either - Michelle Nitti & Megan Stuhr our game , it wa an o erwhelming e 1 rience to be part of what made our Jun, 6 Homecoming Week clas proud," aid Natalie Pacelll (08). Senior Powder u ff Blue and White. Before the Homecoming Football game, Kelly Tinnes (07) decks out by painting herself to show her support for the team and number 34, Timothy Klrlnclc (07). Footloose. Long Uve the Queen. On the first weekend in October, Jimmy With the Wildcat at her side, Queen Rosallnda Delgado (07) waves to the throngs of her admirers. Aramburu (08) shows his groovy side. "I didn't expect to get Homecoming Queen, and when I did, I was thrilled. It just absolutely tickled m heart to have support from my fellow classmates. I was completely caught in the moment," said Delgado. Homecoming Week 7 7a it to the reets "Being part of this parade made me feel proud to be a Wildcat," said Student Council President Katrina Means about the annual Homecoming tradition. Superheroes took over the streets of West Chicago during the annual Homecoming parade. Each class, sport, and club designed a float that reflected their respective theme. The seniors placed first in the floats and received a $100 prize for having the most creative float in the parade. Their float displayed three buildings, at the heights of five feet, eight feet, and ten feet tall with a spider web connecting all of them and Spiderman in the middle. The float also memorialized all their floats from freshman year to senior year, with characters from previous years riding along and waving to the crowd. Senior Class President Katrina Means (07) organized this parade. The parade route started at the school and proceeded through downtown West Chicago and then past West Chicago Middle School and Gary Elementary School. Homecoming Court, led by Queen Rosalinda Delgado (07), also rode through the parade in convertibles. The court also included Stephanie Hlsh (07), Christine WIiiiams (07), Carrie Staton (07), Tiffany Kirschke (07), Michael Kleln (07), Geoffrey WIison (07), Leo Gum (07), Nick Puetz (07), and Nicholas Horvath (07). The sports and clubs represented in the parade tossed candy to the children who came out from the middle school to watch. "All the little kids loved the candy we threw at them," said Student Council Advisor Mr. Lasky. The parade was one of the final activities of Homecoming week. Freshman Class President Kaity Olson (10) said, "Float building was hard, but it all came together in the end because we all knew we worked on it together." -Margaret Polacek Adm red). \ ot'l'UNITY HIGH SCffoo '~ , c. ~ q (1) Nick Puetz (07) and Tiffany Kirschke (07) I • E . GO :w.l, • IL DCATI '·· -.; blinded by the parade's excitement. "I felt cool ri Wll1 CIICAID, llLIIDII Ing along the streets being one of ten student tha are highly looked upon by my peers and teachers, said Puetz (07). Empowe(red). (2) Nloholas Horvath (07) and r.rrle Staton (0 Marching Band enjoy the October afternoon, "Sitting on the back o a convertible was something I have always dreame about and being in the moment was an lncredlbl feeling," said Staton (07). lnspl(red). (3) Enjoying the moment, Geoffrey WIison (07) an Christine Wllllams (07) wave to the element students. "Knowing that all the children look u to us gave me a sense of pride for my school an community," said Wllllams (07). Cente(red). (4) L8o Gulll (07) and Stephanie Hlsh (07) expe ence a once In a lifetime opportunity. "From all th Homecoming activities, I was happy that my experl ence was shared with a best friend," said Hlsh. 8 Homecoming Parade if nee It's a Bird. It's a Plane. It's a night of Superheroes at Homecoming. Who will the Wildcats save next? The Homecoming festivities were nearly over, and there was just one Alana Koontz (07), Luis Pena (07), major event left: the dance.

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